The Riches Beneath Our Feet - How Mining Shaped Britain

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Geoff Coyle calls on his personal experiences and passion for historical geology to weave the complex history of UK mining over the centuries. Chapters cover copper, tin, lead and zinc, coal and stone mining as well as the differences in society between the masters and the miners! Published in hardback, this book offers a wealth of information about the history (and future) of mining in the UK.